Yard Machines 31AM2N1B700 21-Inch 179cc OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Single Stage Snow Thrower With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant)

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Electric Start Plug cord into household electric outlet and press button Recoil pull ...
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Technical Details

- The 179cc OHV 4-cycle gas engine provides maximum power, performance, and durability
- The intake height is ideal for clearing small driveways and sidewalks with up to 6-inches of snow and the clearing width is 21-inches
- Convenient electric start
- Includes E-Z chute with manual pitch
- No mixing of oil and gas required
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 "Fat, Dumb, and Happy" 2010-02-15
By Big Daddy (Jefferson Hills, PA)


The snow blower arrived a few days earlier than expected at our son's family residence.....and thank goodness for that! Here in Pittsburgh we have been hip deep in snow for what seems to be since the eighth grade picnic. My son can't say enough good things about the machine. It started up immediately and hasn't stopped since, it just gobbles up the snow. He couldn't have expected better!

 "A lot of power at a low price!" 2010-02-09
By HR Answer Girl (bear, delaware)
Hearing that we were getting our 2nd major snowstorm of the year expected at 30+ inches, I knew the shovel wouldn't cut it, so the day before the storm I ordered based upon availability and reviews and boy am I glad I did! This little machine kicks snow hiney! Even though my husband waited until the snow was done and we had a full driveway with 27 inches of snow, this machine powered through it and did the same when we loaned it to our neighbor! I will advise that being that the machine has a low threshold, you may want to go out periodically in a big storm every 8 inches or so so that you don't have to supplement with a shovel. Even if you don't, this machine will save you HOURS out of your day! A++++

 "P.O.S" 2010-01-12
By D. Olsen (Land of Lincoln, USA)
I purchased this product from Home Depot. It could hardly throw 5" of throw 7 feet. Then after a few minutes, refused to stay running for longer than 3 minutes. I only owned this thing for 3 weeks an used it twice (it died on the second occasion). Took it back to Home Depot and exchanged it for a Toro. I got it to save a few bucks...but one thing about a snow thrower...there is no point to having it if it is unreliable. Go Toro.

 "Meets all expectations" 2009-01-05
By T. Dvorak
I recently purchased this snowthrower at a competing store for under $400. Living in Wisconsin, I am familiar with numerous snowfalls throughout the winter, including heavy snow, light snow, and getting through the chunks the plows send into the driveway. I have been very pleased with the snow blower so far. It has not clogged on me yet, and does a great job throwing the snow over the piles along the driveway. The chute rotates easily, and as other reviewers mentioned, it does pull itself nicely in lighter snow. Two things I would maybe improve would be to get "beefier" wheels that have better grip, and an easier to read oil dipstick. Otherwise, once you familiarize youself with the settings, it starts easily and gets the job done!

 "Feel like a kid again" 2008-12-14
By T. Korabek (Owatonna, MN)
Lets get real here. Men(and boys) like to throw things, shoot things, and launch projectiles of any kind, including snow. Well, I have been shoveling for gazzillions of years, and finally decided to get a "Snowthrower". I purchased this unit at Fleet Farm and fired her up today. Honestly, I didn't have too much snow to throw accept for the leftovers from shoveling the other day, but this sucker was fun. It was powerful and didn't slow down at all, even as I hacked through the stuff at the bottom of the driveway leftover from the street snow plow. You have to admit, you start to feel like a kid again when your shootin' snow. I almost felt like just making tracks in the yard just to watch this baby pump powder. Whew! It is a nice machine for only $389 at Fleet farm. Again, I've only had it 1 day, but I'm impressed so far. Well, back to pacing and waiting for the next snowfall.


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Yard Machines, Compact, Two-Stage, Gas Snow Thrower, 179CC, 4-Cycle, MTD OHV Engine, 22" Clearing Width, 16" Intake Height, Single Forward Speed, Large Mitten-Grip Handle, 190 Degree Chute Rotation, 10" Impeller, 5" Polymer Chute, 10" Pneumatic Tires, 2QT Fuel Capacity, Standard Chute Clearing Device, Fully Assembled In Carton, Oil Included In Engine, 2 Year Limited Warranty.
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Technical Details

- 179cc OHV 4-cycle gas engine provides maximum power, performance and durability with no oil and gas mixing required
- The 22-Inch clearing width and 16-Inch intake height make it the perfect compact tool for clearing smaller driveways, sidewalks and patios
- 9-Inch steel auger and 10-Inch impeller improve snow removal over single-stage units, but provide lighter weight than full size two-stage snow throwers
- 180-Degree, E-Z Chute rotation with a rugged polymer chute adjusts easily and resists clogging, rusting, or freezing
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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 "Good, solid unit" 2010-01-25
By T. Williams (Nebraska)
This is the third snow blower I have owned, and does a great job in major drifts. But I have now ripped the starter cord three times, and disassembly and reassembly takes me almost an hour to repair it. In spite of several inspections, I can see nothing slicing the cord, but something us doing it. I suspect a metal burr somewhere.



All of that said, it starts dependably (when I haven't broken it), and makes short work of my driveway, even in densely packed snow. After a half season that has been especially rough, it all still seems sturdy and hasn't rattled itself apart, the way cheaper units have done in the past.


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Makes quick work of whatever Old Man Winter has in store. Great for clearing driveway, sidewalk and paths. U.S.A. Engine Displacement (cc): 123, Stage: 1, Start Type: Recoil, Clearing Width (in.): 21, Tire Size (in.): 7 x 1 1/2
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Technical Details

- 123cc OHV 4-cycle gas engine for maximum power, performance and durability; no mixing of oil and gas required
- 21-inch clearing width, 10-inch intake height is ideal for clearing small driveways and sidewalks with up to 6-inch of snow
- Large handle design makes it easy to pull the engine cord wearing gloves
- Rugged 5-inch polymer chute adjusts easily and resists clogging, rusting or freezing
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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 "Good solid value" 2010-02-22
By Bigdawg (Northern Virginia)
I purchased from Amazon just prior to the recent large snow store in the mid Atlantic region. We experienced far more snow than is usual for the area, and this machine handled it very well. You maust take into account that this is a $350 item and not a $800 machine. It throws the snow a reasonable distance but the operator must take that into account, I worked from the center of my driveway up and down and in some cases I had to move the same snow twice because of the double width of the driveway. In comparison to my neighbors similarly priced machine this got down further to the pavement and cleared more snow quicker. When the snow gets above 6" you must puch slower and only take about half the width of the clearing space so you dont stall the engine. Overall a good machine and well worth the money.

 "Great Easy To Use Snow Thrower" 2010-02-18
By A. Giudice (Long Island, NY USA)
After reading some of the negative reviews below on this snow thrower, I decided to add my own review of this product. I have had it for two weeks now and I am very happy with it. I just removed between 6-8 inches of hard-packed wet snow from my backyard brick patio (It snowed about 4 days ago and I just got a chance to clean up the yard). This snow thrower was awesome. It shot that snow about 15 feet away (good considering how heavy the snow was). It never bogged down once I had the engine warmed up and the choke in the proper position so the engine ran really smooth.

The engine started with the second pull and about 7 pushes of the prime button on full choke. I decided to put in Mobil 1 5W30 synthetic in it to offer the best protection from cold weather starts. Although the engine is small, it is well suited to this machine. I am not concerned with straining it because it went through really heavy snow today without a problem.

You must know how to use a snow thrower of this size in order to get the full benefits of it. Another reviewer said that it left about an inch of snow behind when he used the machine. The only way this would happen is if the user presses down on the push bar which lifts the front of the blower. When using this machine, make sure to push forward, not down on the push bar. The auger will keep in contact with the pavement and clean up all of the snow straight to the ground.

Another reviewer said that the wheels get snow stuck on them making the snow thrower impossible to push. I don't see how this could happen unless you dumped the snow throwner onto a pile of snow and expected the wheels not to get snow on them.

Out of curiousity, I opened up the side of the machine which contains the belt drive system for the auger. I must say that it is a very simple belt driven system that is completely based on a steel platform. I expect a lot of use from this snow thrower because it is designed simply and well made.

Look around when purchasing this item. MTD has many brands under its marketing belt. This same 2M1 model is branded as a Cub Cadet, Yard Machine, Craftsman and another that I can't recall at this moment. Get the cheapest one as they are all made by MTD and are the same product.

Take care and good luck with yours.

 "Starts good but useless as snow thrower" 2010-02-09
By The Talker (Chicago)
My Toro after 12 years of trouble free use had to be retired. i was given a 21 inch, Yard Machine 31AE 160-129, looked like brand new (year 2004 model)

Well don't waste your money, This is an easy starting engine, with a poorly designed snow throw/blow assembly. If you just want to sit and watch the unit run buy it, but if you actually need to move any snow, forget it.



Did check the latest new versions, same design in every respect.

In use the left wheel quickly builds up a layer of stuck-on snow.

Wheel wont turn.

As soon as you push into any snow, a brief flurry will start to blow out, and then NOTHING more is blown out.

Flapper assembly is FULL with NO throwing action taking place.



Rock the unit up and down to dislodge snow buildup in the flapper, repeat rocking until all snow has fallen out.



Ready to snow throw again!



Push into snow area again, will blow snow for brief flurry again, and promptly clog up, repeat all the 'rock' unit as above to clear clogged snow.



Ready to snow throw again!

Rock the unit up and down to dislodge snow buildup in the flapper, repeat rocking until all snow has fallen out.



Is humorous, but sad, that this is actually sold as a snow blower.

Like I mentioned the engine is easy starting.



Retried again today, with the new snow storm that is going to drop 8 / 13 inches of snow. This Yard Machine is a Joke.



DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY BUYING THIS YARD MACHINE VERSION SNOW BLOWER.

 "Poor Quality Machine" 2010-01-21
By Larry (NJ)
Purchased this product from Lowes in March 09 and it broke down the first time I used it. The automatic drive which turns the wheels works via a small cheap spring that snapped off rendering the machine useless and a small plastic clip that holds the cables in pace cracked due to the cold weather. It was just repaired under warranty, but even the repair shop indicated that I should not expect very good or long term service from this machine. I thought I was getting good value at a reasonable cost. It has a solid chassis and a standard engine, but the other components are cheap. Buy something of better quality.

 "clogged thrower" 2010-01-14
By Roger L. Vondeylen
This machine is only for use with light feathery snow. Anything more and it constantly clogs which is very frustrating. This is my 3rd thrower; the first two were Toros and they NEVER clogged.


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Save time and your back this winter with a wheel-drive snow thrower. Use the serrated augers and 24in.W intake to tear a path through built-up snow. U.S.A. Engine Displacement (cc): 179, Stage: 2, Start Type: Electric, Forward Speeds: 6, Reverse Speeds: 2, Clearing Width (in.): 24, Intake Height (in.): 21, Throw Distance (ft.): Up to 35, Discharge Chute Material: High impact, low friction composite material, Discharge Chute Rotation (deg.): 180, Impeller Size (in.): 12, Tire Size (in.): 13 x 4
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Technical Details

- 179cc OHV 4-cycle gas engine for maximum power, performance and durability; no mixing of oil and gas required
- 24-inch clearing width, 21-inch intake height makes it the perfect tool for driveways, sidewalks and patios when the forecast calls for a foot or more
- 13-by-4-inch Snow Hog tires provide excellent traction on even heavy snow and ice
- 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds make operation easier; choose the right speed for any condition
- Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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 "Very powerful, nice, very nice!" 2009-12-21
By David Yu (Long Island, NY)
My old small snow blower broke down in blizzard 2009, I went out look for a big brand $1000 28" snow thrower but the only thing available was this "Yard Machine 24 inch". I was surprise ho good it is, very powerful, did great job!

 "Excellent customer service" 2009-03-26
By Amir A. Naqwi (Minneapolis, MN)
This snow thrower has been working well for us. We had some repair done in the second winter. We reported it to MTD customer support department in OH and they responded quickly and settled the issue to our satisfaction. Check out this product at Lowes.MTD 31AM2N1B704 179CC 21" Snow Thrower


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Perfect for light snow, patios, small driveways or steps. Lightweight at only 22 lbs. U.S.A. Volts: 110, Amps: 8.5, Watts: 1,100, Clearing Width (in.): 12 1/2, Intake Height (in.): 6, Throw Distance (ft.): 25, Adjustable Discharge: Yes, UL Listed: Yes
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Technical Details

- Electric snow thrower
- 8.5 amp motor; throws snow up to 25 feet
- Molded plastic housing and wheels; lightweight aluminum handle; fully assembled
- 3 position adjustable discharge direction chute
- 12-1/2-inch clearing width; 6-inch intake height; 22 pounds; 2-year warranty
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 "The little engine that could" 2010-02-20
By BSJ1
Bought this and a snow shovel after blizzard(s) dumped over 2' of snow in the DC area. One bad winter woudn't justify a $400+ heavy-duty snowblower. Got this to assist with cleanup and use in future winters. It arrived in a much smaller box than I expected. The handle and the blower are separate items; putting them together is a snap. You just screw them together. Instructions are clear and operation is very simple. It's very light and small, making it easy to move around.



It works exactly as you'd expect. Just point and shoot. Snow is flung much further when the vanes are pointed straight ahead than when they are pointed to the sides. It goes through dense, packed snow easily. Operated for 10-20 minutes at a time without overheating or losing efficiency. It was so light that I could literally put it on top of 2'-4' of snow, move it back and forth and essentially "grind" the snow down. Within a few passes,the 2'-4' snow was gone and clear pavement was visible. Smaller stuff a few inches high was dispatched very quickly. The small size allows it to get into tight spots.



That said, it is NOT a heavy-duty snowblower. It is not going to clear out vast amounts of snow quickly and easily. But it doesn't claim to be any such thing. If you're looking for a heavy-duty snowblower this isn't it. If you're looking for something to clear out a few inches or to use at intervals during a storm to pevent huge buildups, it'll get the job done. Just make sure you get a long, thick power cord.



Overall, I give it 5 stars for doing exactly what it said it would at a moderate (by snowblower standards) price.

 "Very Impressive Machine" 2010-02-18
By Charlie Cogar (Chantilly, VA, US)
Washington, DC this winter has had the highest snowfall since snowfall records began in 1884. After the first storm on 12/18/09, and reading all the reviews, I bought the Yard Machine through Amazon.com. Since 12/18 we have had two other significant snow falls, and I can't say enough about this little guy. It has saved my back. I live in a townhouse second from the end unit. With the Yard Machine I cleared my single car driveway and sidewalk plus two other townhomes in addition to a single family home with a 4 cars long driveway and sidewalk with snow as thick as 14" (with two swipes). I'm 52 years old, and after all that I energy to do more. It handles so easily, a twelve or thirteen year old child could use it. I can't understand why local hardware stores don't carry them in stock. No gas or oil to mess with. You just need an long extension cord. I recommended it to all my neighbors, coworkers, and friends.

 "Good for light snow" 2010-02-14
By David Isaac
Ordered this right before our big snowstorm in Maryland/DC, before I knew how big it was going to be. It was a real help, but clearly overwhelmed by our 30+ inches of snow, even though I never let more than 6"-10" accumulate. I'd say it should work well as advertised with up to 6" of snow per storm, and it can handle more by taking two or three passes. The biggest issue is that it can only throw left or right over a 15" or so border and only for a few feet, so once you have cut a path and the snow has built up on the sides, it won't throw the snow over the side. It really does throw 20' or so straight ahead (at a much higher angle), so I found myself cutting in a herringbone pattern. I think this will work fine for our normal light snows and I'm happy with how little space it takes to store it, but I wish I had spent $100 more and gotten the SnowJoe 622 that can throw over a higher bank. If you get regular snows of 12+ inches, you'll need a bigger machine. If you want to help out your neighbors, get a gas powered one so you're not constrained by a cord. As others mentioned, cord management is a bit of a hassel in general.

 "Baltimore Blizzard 2010 was no match" 2010-02-14
By Eric Wooten (Baltimore, MD)
I live in Baltimore, MD where we just had the Blizzard 2010, which dropped

3' to 5'(yes FEET) of snow throughout the city.



I had to make several passes across the snow, a few layers at a time.

The Yard Machine Snow Fox cleared the snow down to the patio and roadway.



For an electric machine, I was surprised, but very happy too.

I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't need a big gas snow blower,

but still wants a good machine to clear snow.

 "Tough little snowblower -- compact and easy to handle" 2010-02-13
By Laelius
Bought it from Amazon just after returning the Toro 1800 18-Inch electric snowthrower, which burned out after clearing the driveway from one 4" snowfall. The Toro was a hassle to assemble; instructions obscure, and the nuts and bolts did not fit well in the assigned slots. Had to be force-fit.



But the Yard Machine Snow Fox is better designed (ergonomics), easy to handle and lift, and seems durable. It got a real workout in our DC-area "Snowmageddon". It's no John Deere Tractor, but it handles multiple passes, chews thru snow drifts pretty good, and handles wet, heavy snow, as well as the dry, powdery stuff.



It's only a 12.5" wide cut, so it will take longer to clear big areas. I didn't save much TIME using it; I also used shovels a bit, but with the Snow Fox, I'm using more muscles than I would with a shovel, which puts most of the strain on the lower back. I'm still tired and achy, but it's better distributed...so I'm more willing to turn on the Snow Fox than I would be to pick up a shovel.



Been using it heavy-duty for 7 days straight. So far, still ticking. Seems well built. Easy to assemble, clear instructions, and everything fits precisely.


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